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Northside Christian Academy

742 Kitti Wake Drive, West Columbia, SC 291703.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
323
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Northside Christian Academy

Northside Christian Academy is a child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 323 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
323 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Licensed capacity323 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Northside Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lexington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Northside Christian Academy

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
323 children
License number
#23402
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Northside Christian Academy

Is Northside Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Northside Christian Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Northside Christian Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Northside Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Northside Christian Academy care for?

323, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Northside Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Northside Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 957-0402 to ask.

What is Northside Christian Academy's phone number?

(803) 957-0402.

Where is Northside Christian Academy?

742 Kitti Wake Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine House, 1.4 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).